10 Medical Shows on Netflix You've Never Even Heard Of

We're talking a mix so diverse, it's got something for every taste – from gripping K-dramas that'll have you on the edge of your seat to documentaries that dive deep into the realities of healthcare.

1. Lenox Hill (2020)

This documentary series offers an intimate look at the lives and work of four doctors at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital, showcasing their personal and professional challenges as they navigate complex medical cases and balance their dedication to medicine with their personal lives.

2. H (1998–2002)

A French comedic medical series set in a Parisian hospital, where the staff, including a lazy intern, a neurotic surgeon, and a whimsical nurse, deal with professional challenges and absurd situations, reflecting the humorous side of hospital life and the quirks of its personnel.

3. The Hospital (2006)

A Taiwanese drama blending medical cases with personal relationships, it focuses on the intertwining lives of doctors and patients in a hospital, delving into the ethical dilemmas, romance, and the emotional toll of saving lives.

4. Diagnosis (2019)

Based on the New York Times column, this documentary series follows Dr. Lisa Sanders as she uses crowdsourcing to diagnose mysterious and rare medical conditions, revealing the power of global collaboration in medicine and the personal impact of undiagnosed diseases.

5. Royal Pains (2009 –2016)

After being blacklisted from the medical community, a talented young doctor becomes a "concierge physician" for the rich and famous in the Hamptons, treating unusual illnesses while navigating the complex world of elite medicine, personal challenges, and ethical questions.

6. Botched (2014)

A reality TV series featuring two renowned plastic surgeons as they attempt to remedy extreme plastic surgeries gone wrong, showcasing the complexities of reconstructive surgery and the personal stories of patients seeking physical and emotional healing.

7. Baby Fever (2022)

A Danish drama-comedy series revolving around a fertility doctor who, in a moment of drunken desperation, inseminates herself with her ex-boyfriend's sperm, leading to a tangled web of professional and personal dilemmas as she navigates the ensuing pregnancy and complex relationships.

8. Chocolate (2019)

A poignant Korean drama where a chef and a neurosurgeon reunite at a hospice ward years after a childhood encounter, sharing healing and compassion through food, while confronting past traumas and present conflicts.

9. Dr. Storks (2015–2017)

Known as "Kounodori" in Japan, this series follows Sakura Konotori, a gifted obstetrician and jazz pianist, as he navigates the emotional and medical complexities of childbirth, blending the challenges of neonatal care with his passion for music.

10. Life (2018)

A Korean medical drama set in a university hospital, it delves into the power struggles, ethical debates, and the human dramas inside the healthcare industry, focusing on two doctors with contrasting beliefs about medicine and patient care.